Donations for funeral exceeded goal
A fundraising campaign organized by his mother, is collecting funeral donations for a 19-year-old Blanchard man killed in a crash last Wednesday. Rylan Ortiz was the victim. Donations as of Friday were over $7,000...
Several school proposals up for votes
Mid-Michigan voters go to the polls tomorrow to cast ballots for several school proposals & seats on local governmental units. In Clare Co, the Public Schools are asking to approve a $49 million bond...
Alpena man charged for indecent exposure
Police in Alpena say a man’s been arrested & charged with indecent exposure. John Byron Schultz was arraigned on Oct. 23rd for an incident that reportedly took place near a school. The Police Dept...
Cedar Point merges with Six Flags
Cedar Fair Company, who owns Cedar Point in Ohio & Michigan Adventure says they plan to merge with Six Flags early next year. The merger will then take control of 42 parks & 9...
Single-vehicle crash in Montcalm County
A 19-year-old Blanchard man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Montcalm County, Wednesday afternoon. He was driving East near Reed Road in Pierson Township when he went off the road & hit a...
Student addressed for bringing knife to school
A text message from Mt Pleasant High School was put out yesterday afternoon, following an incident at the school. Allegedly a student brought a knife to school. The email read the situation was handled...
Generous pay and benefits for UAW workers
From generous pay and benefits to stronger job security, the U.A.W. Workers union won significant concessions in tentative settlements that have ended their strikes against Detroit’s three automakers. Now, General Motors, Ford and Stellantis...
Frankenmuth man faces 5 felonies
A man from Frankenmuth has been bound over for trial on five felony charges for allegedly obtaining Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans by fraudulent means. The Attorney General’s (AG) office said 67-year-old Anthony Golden...
Organ donors do not have to use personal leave
Recent updates to the Michigan Civil Service regulations and bargaining agreements will give organ-donation leave to qualified State of Michigan employees. The state said these updates would provide paid leave for eligible state employees...
Millage back on the ballot for November 7th
Gladwin County Sheriff Mike Shea said if the public safety millage doesn’t pass, it’s not an empty threat that the 24/7 coverage deputies offer will be jeopardized. The proposal will be on the Nov....